His deathwas announcedby family members on Facebook.
A cause and location of death were not disclosed.
He lived for his music, family and friends.
Frankie Beverly onstage in 1998 and with Maze (center) circa early 1980sGetty Images
Gaye also suggested the name change from Raw Soul to Maze.
In 1976, Maze signed with Capitol Records and released debut albumMaze Featuring Frankie Beverlythe following year,.
The debut would be the first of Mazes nine Gold albums through 1992.
This is one of the high points of my life, Beverly saidin an interviewwith Billboard about Beyonces cover.
He added, I feel bigger than ever!
I feel like I have a huge smash out there.
Its definitely a blessing.
Information on survivors was not immediately available.
